Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
ABCABD
RGB
171, 202, 189
HSL
155, 23%, 73%
HSB
155, 15%, 79%
CMYK
15, 0, 6, 21
LAB
79, -13, 3
LCH
79, 13, 167
OKLCH
0.81, 0.04, 168
XYZ
47, 55, 56
LUV
79, -16, 7
HWB
155, 67%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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